Travel and Tourism Fair 2023 at BMICH

The opening ceremony of the Travel and Tourism Fair 2023 organsied by Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operations (SLAITO) together with Sri Lanka Tourism was held today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of the Prime Minister. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

“National Security Conclave” held in grand note

The National Security Conclave - 2023 organized by the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) Sri Lanka was held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana.

Waiting for their turn...

People are seen gathered at the Department of Immigration & Emigration in Battaramulla to get their passports. The department had asked the people to reserve a date and time before reaching the offices to get their needs attended to. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Demanding justice for X-Press Pearl fire

Youth for CHEANGE organization staged protest opposite the Ministry of Justice demanding the justice for the environmental damage caused to Sri Lanka due to the X-Press Pearl disaster. Pix By Nisal Baduge

In hope...

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka (left) and his solicitor Alen Sahinovic (right) attended Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday over the case of alleged sexual assault of a woman in her home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Pic courtesy the Sydney Morning Herald

Navy brings seized heroin ashore

Navy brought ashore the seized heroin and the six suspects onboard a fishing trawler arrested with 125kg of heroin in the seas off the southern coast and brought to the Colombo Port this morning. Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera is seen inspecting the seized contraband of heroin. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Customs seize Shisha tobacco from Dubai container

Customs today seized a container arriving from Dubai carrying a large consignment of Hookah tobacco worth around Rs. 164 million. This type of tobacco is used for Shisha smoking. Senior Customs officers inspecting the contraband prior to further action. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Police avert possible clash in Borella

Police prevented a possible clash between two groups of civil society activists in Borella who were commemorating the civilians who were killed in Vellamullivaikkal during the war period. Pix Pradeep Dilrukshana

See Titanic like never before

More than a century after it sank, the first ever full-sized scans of the Titanic show the historic shipwreck in astonishing detail.

Dispersed...

The Police used water cannons to disperse a group of protesting students from the Medical Faculty Students Action Committee at Horton Place in Colombo today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Rail bus services disrupted

The rail bus service was disrupted this evening due to a derailment after a tree had fallen on the tracks between Polgawela and Potuhera railway stations. The railway services on the northern line between Colombo Fort and Pothuhera were also limited.

Mom, the sun that shines in my sky...

As the world celebrates Mother’s Day today, the Daily Mirror captured mothers sharing their immense and unconditional love with their children. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Bonsai plants exhibition

The ’’Reflection if Living Images’’, a bonsai plant exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Bonsai Association will be held at the International Women’s International Club, Colombo 07. Pics by Kithsiri De Mel

International Firefighters’ Day in Colombo

An attractive parade including various activities organized by the Colombo Municipal Fire Service Department to celebrate International Firefighters’ Day with pride was held at the Independace Square in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Fumigating to curb dengue outbreak

In a bid to eradicate dengue-spreading mosquitos, health personnel in protective suits fumigating the areas surrounding the Fort Railway Station. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Security beefed up...

Police and army personnel were seen deployed near the Colombo University today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

’Yummy Fruits’

Vendors are seen selling Duriyan, Mangosteen and Rambutan in Colombo announcing the return of fruits season. People are also seen making a stop near the stalls to purchase the fruits. Pix By Kithsiri de Mel

Int'l Nurses’ day celebrated...

Sri Lankan Nurses joined their global counterparts to celebrate the International Nurses’ day in Colombo today. Chief of Staff to the President and National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayaka, Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara and Director General of Trade Unions to the President Saman Ratnapriya are seen sharing lighter moments during the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Skills Expo 2023

The ’Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2023’ exhibition, which fulfills the dreams of job seekers, held on the May 12, 13 and 14 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre in the BMICH premises in Colombo. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Education Minister Susil Premajayantha. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Whale making waves...

Stunning images captured the moment a whale in Monterey Bay, California, put on a display for boats full of whale watchers, greeting them with a spectacular tail wave. One of the whales did a massive head lunge not far away from the boat. The same whale continued to breach, tail lob, tail throw and pec slap for the next 90 minutes.’ (Daily Mail)

Tuk Tuks to go green

The pilot programme of converting 200 four-stroke petrol three-wheelers to electric (e-Tuk Tuk) was launched today at the Werahera branch of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Assault on social activist condemned

A demo held today in front of the Fort Railway Station against the assault of the Social activist Piyath Nikeshala yesterday by the former Kaduwela deputy mayor. Pix by Nimsalsiri Edirisinghe

X-Press Pearl disaster victims get compensation

The fishermen who were affected by the X-Press Pearl maritime disaster were recently granted compensation for the fourth time at the Ministry of Fisheries under the auspices of the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda and the State Minister of Fisheries Piyal Nishantha De Silva. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

BMICH marks Golden Jubilee...

An event was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today to celebrate the golden jubilee commemoration and the 50th anniversary of the BMICH (1973–2023). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Demanding court case be filed in Sri Lanka

The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) and several environmental organizations today staged a protest at the Diyatha Uyana Park demanding the government file the court case in Sri Lanka instead of Singapore, seeking compensation from the shipping company for the environmental damage caused to Sri Lanka by the X-Press Pearl ship tragedy. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

During train strike...

Several long-distance train services were delayed and most of the ticket counters were not functional due to the 24-hour token strike by the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU). Security officials on duty at the Colombo Fort and Maradan railway stations to prevent any untoward incidents. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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Illegal immigrants produced to Negombo Magistrate court

The 41 illegal Sri Lankan immigrants who were arrested and deported by Australian authorities were brought to the Negombo Magistrate Court last night. Five immigrants were remanded and others were released on bail. They arrived at the Katunayake International Airport yesterday (9th). Photos by Pradeep Pathirana.

’Education World Forum 2023’

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha took part in the Education World Forum (2023), held annually in London, with the participation of education ministers and representatives from countries around the world.

Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Festival

The ’Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Festival was held at Temple Trees to mark the Vesak Poya day. This cultural event was held with the participation of several institutions under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja